The Hermit Club
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Jzzy u'r experience sounds wonderful, especially cuz u know the pieces, how wonderful to have a beautiful day like that and u so deserve it.
Dutch another wonderful time--it's so nice to see how u'r enjoying u'rself.
I'm trying to catch up--my phone is quite busy this morning with problem calls for electrical work, so I've been busy. I truly hope everyone's week is good.
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I've walked away when I've been unable to decide as well, Sally.
Cami...my daughter makes it hard to be a hermit. She is on the dance team (fall and winter), soccer in the spring, and select choir all year long. Of course I have to be at every event and game.
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Dutch u have young kids, so u really have to be more busy, mine are in their 40's so they don't need me anymore--so it's easy for me. Altho now I live with my youngest DD so my GS keeps me thinking to young LOL
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Jazzy, the concert sounded awesome. What a wonderful way for that young man to pay tribute to his grandmother! Maybe someone recorded it?
dutch, I can't imagine going through all this bc sh1t and raising kids too. My heart goes out to all you younger women that have to juggle kids, work, and bc. You are all very courageous women!
Cami, my kids are grown too, plus they live in CA, so I can hunker down when ever the mood strikes me. Which is often!!
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Gramma I'm usually hunkered down. And no one bothers me. LOL
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Dutch get a heating pad wrap it around your neck and shoulders. Great way to warm up!0 -
I have a heated throw and it's wonderful when it really gets cold.
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Hi hermits- our go live is going so well they are going to scale back a bit on the hours for coverage now. Whoo hoo!
Sally, I do still play music. I play more jazz now vs. classical (flute violin and saxophone) but have been out of my music since my health changed. I am working my way back to playing more again. I have missed it.
GrammaB- I found some recordings of this young man on YouTube but not of the performance yesterday. I did see people recording it and going to watch to see if it gets uploaded. If it does, I will share it with you all.
Anyone watching the finals on The Voice tonight? I am rooting for Tessann, my favorite from the start. Lots of great singers this season, it has been enjoyable to watch and listen to this season.
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There u go Jazzy
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Cami, I sleep on a heated throw and cover with a quilt. We don't have central heat, and what heat we do have doesn't get to my room. This combo keeps Spookie and me warm all night.0 -
I love to be cuddled with all the warm covers when it's really cold and I always have a window open a little.
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Thanks Jazzy, I hope you find it.
I snuggle under a down comforter in a flannel cover. I'm pretty hot blooded so the cold doesn't bother me a lot. My bedroom window is always open and often I am poking my feet out from under the comforter.0 -
Geeeesh! I know your gonna laugh, I'm looking for a jacket at 80. And may have the heat on in the car. I HATE COLD0 -
Tessann from The Voice just blew everyone away during the finals on The Voice last night. For those of you who may not follow the show, you may enjoy this just the same. She sang my most favorite song ever by Whitney Houston, "I Have Nothing" from the Bodyguard. And she delivered it just like Whitney would have! I think a star has been born!0 -
Wow Jazy, that was beautiful! What a talent that young woman has!0 -
That was great Jazzy, I enjoyed that one.
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That performance was very good!
My nephew gave me a twin size electric blanket for Christmas last year. I wanted an electric throw but with the blanket I can keep all of me covered.
I have one child left at home. She is 17 and pretty amazing.
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Here goes again ... I lost a long post that I was composing on my iPad ... I hope this computer will be more forgiving.
dutchiris, your daughter sure keeps you active. You must love that her interests are so diverse. Does she play soccer for a high school? My DG plays soccer but her high school soccer season is in the fall.
My grands keep my thinking young too, Cami. How life has changed since I was their ages (8-15).
grammaB, I like your word "hunker." Yesterday I hunkered down after walkiing for 10 minutes directly followed left handed vacuuming for 10 minutes. I felt so pathetic that 20 minutes would wear me out. However, I am determined to build up my stamina. A 15 minute walk went well today.
Jazzy, it's good to hear about the continued success of your go live. I noticed that you added the saxophone to the violin and flute. Do you play with groups? I have always wished that I had musical talent as I have always felt it would open social doors. I am better socially when gatherings have a purpose.
Spookiesmom, I think that our bodies adapt to certain temperatures and when the temperature dips, even if it is still warm out, we feel cold. Once upon a summer, I moved from The Philippines to Germany. I pulled out my winter woolens for the German summer after the year of tropical temps in The Philippines.
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My dear hermits,
I know it has been a LONG time and for that I am sorry, but I know you will all understand.
Soon after my last post to all of you, I had a reaction to the Lyrica they had me on for the nerve damage I sustained due to IV error on my second lumpectomy. The reaction was the most severe of the effects and I had a complete and total nervous breakdown. I ended up hospitalized and medicated. That was around Aug 19th or so. It has been a long journey, but I am back to myself and off all meds. Since then I am still suffering from the nerve pain, but there is not much they can do for me since I reject all medication. I go to PT one a week and stay monitored with my neurologist. I have filed for disability as I sold my hair business due to not being able to work. As far as my breast goes, I finished radiation in September and things were fine until about 3 weeks ago when my breast became swollen and so sore that I cannot be hugged. Even fabric touching it hurts. I called my oncologist and we shall see what they say. It is probably just an after effect of the radiation, but I find it strange that I had 2 months of "normal" and now this is happening. This horrible disease continues to give and give.
On a happy note, my daughter gave birth to our grandson "Grant Russell Spencer" on 9/15 after a 28 hour labor. He was in the NICU for 8 days, but is home and fine now. He is such a joy and really was my motivation to get myself well. I cannot tell you how much we all love him! My son Nick is great. He is in love and very happy. He is driving now and that is wonderful and scary. He pitched a 6-0 Shut Out to win one of the biggest tournaments of the year a couple of weeks ago and that is a wonderful milestone.
I want you all to know that I thought of all of you every day when I was fighting for my life. I drew strength from all of the conversations we had had and the love you had given me in such a short period of time. I look forward to catching up with all of you again.
Love,
Laurie XOXOXOXO
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Laurie, it's good to meet you. Congratulations to your son on his shut-out and to your daughter on the birth. Aren't grandbabies amazing? I hope your healing continues smoothly now.
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Thank you Sally!
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Laurie OMD!! So scarey, hope you are on the road to healing. Continue to feel better and welcome back!
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Thank you Spookiesmom! XOXOXO
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Pleased you found your way back, Laurie. Congratulations on the grandchild
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Oh Laurie we honestly thought u were doing better and just got busy with life and u'r DD ==we had no idea u'r were in so much trouble-I'm so sorry for all that u've been thru, OMG and we didn't know-. I know we couldn't physically help u but u were strong enough and u have such a loving family tht u got thru a horrendous time and was rewarded with a grandchild and a son that does a great job. I'm so happy u r healing--u can't rush this heal it happens when it happens--but there is so much happiness in u'r life now u healing will be easier for you. Sometimes that;s a point here so many people don't get all the repurcussions of this disease and all the treatment that are not just involved but destroy so much of us mentally and physically. May u stay blessed and continue o heal properly and I feel bad we didn't know--oh oh not u'r fault I just mean asumming u were all happy and doing things.===We should have known it's not like u to just stop writing but it happens on these boards. Heal well my dear, u'r such a gentle soul.
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Laurie- welcome back, and it is so good to hear from you. I have thought about you often and hoped you were doing okay. Sometimes we just need to step away and take care of ourselves and that is what you needed to do. I am glad to hear you are through radiation, and sometimes it can be bothersome for awhile after. Hopefully you will continue to heal and everything will continue to get better. You have been through a lot with the surgeries, nerve damage and the rad treatment.
And wonderful news about your grandson. I am glad your family is doing so well. You should have a very special Xmas this year.
We have lots of newbies here since you left and know you will enjoy getting to know all of them, along with some of us you knew from before.
Sally- yes, I have played with many groups through the years. Symphonies with the violin. I played a few years ago with a salsa group for a special performance. I don't play regularly with anyone as the groups here usually want a lot of time from folks for rehearsing, there are late night gigs, etc. and that does not work for me with my consulting work and life in general. So I pick and choose to play gigs when it fits with the rest. I hope to get more fully back to my music in 2014. This year has been focused on getting better from everything and restoring myself financially after not working much last year.
Have a good day hermits!
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Jazzy, what an interesting variety of musical venues. I hope 2014 will be good to you so that you can get more fully back into your music. In addition to consulting and musical prowess, you are a master cartoon poster. I hate to admit that it took me a minute to "get" today's. I am cartoon challenged.
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Laurie, so sorry you have had such a difficult journey lately. Glad the new baby is giving you something to look forward too. Wishing you a Merry Christmas. Even though we did not hear from you, know that we were often thinking of you. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a much happier, healthier, New Year.
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Laurie....my heart is breaking on 1 hand and smiling on the other....I am so glad that you are back and smiling and with the grandson that is something else to smile about....welcome back you have been missed....
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There u go Jazzy